Below you will find HR News for university employees including training, benefits, compensation, payroll, and other news of importance. For news specific to Å®Óźϼ¯ Benefits including archived news, please see our Benefits News site.

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    May Human Resources Updates

    May 21, 2021

    Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process. The details of these projects are still being worked on and communication will also be sent to those directly impacted prior to the effective date of the change.

  • Mental Health Awareness Month

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    May 07, 2021

    This past year the global pandemic presented many challenges that tested our strength and resiliency That's why, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the University of Alaska is providing you tools to support your own mental health.

  • Pat Pitney

    President Pitney Announces Extension of Administrative Furloughs for FY 22

    May 07, 2021

    After careful consideration and consulting with the chancellors, President Pitney has decided to extend a systemwide furlough in FY22 for senior leadership positions, including officers, senior administrators and non-represented faculty administrators although chancellors may decide to exempt certain positions.

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    Open Enrollment Ends May 7

    May 07, 2021

    Today is the last day to make benefits changes.

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    April Human Resources Updates

    April 16, 2021

    Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process.

  • Rock Enroll

    An update on FY 22 Open Enrollment

    April 16, 2021

    Can you believe it? Open Enrollment is here! It officially kicked off THIS THURSDAY, April 15th!

  • COVID-19

    Post-COVID workplace message from President Pitney

    April 16, 2021

    With all adult Alaskans now eligible for COVID vaccines and case rates in our communities relatively stable, President Pitney and the Chancellors are working on planning for more traditional operations in summer and fall, beginning this transition in mid-May.

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    Audit Updates

    April 16, 2021

    Updates from the Office of Audit and Consulting Services

  • Alaska 529

    Unique Å®Óźϼ¯ benefit for employees with children and future education aspirations

    April 16, 2021

    Alaska 529 would like to remind Å®Óźϼ¯ employees that NOW is a great time to start, review, or increase your education savings contributions for a loved one.

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    FY22 Open Enrollment is coming soon!

    April 02, 2021

    Mark your calendars, as Open Enrollment is less than one month away!